11 courses with the subject PHL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introductory examination, based primarily on writings of major philosophers, of central philosophical problems from historical, critical, and other perspectives. No background in philosophy is needed, only an open and inquiring mind.
An introduction to symbolic logic. Its purpose is to familiarize you with certain formal methods for representing and evaluating arguments and inferences. These methods can be used not only for philosophy, but for any subject matter. Like mathematics, the methods you will learn are highly abstract, formal and symbolic. If math is not your strong suit, be prepared to devote extra time to this course.
This course provides an introductory study of philosophical issues and concepts central to an understanding of race and racism in contemporary Western society. This course critically examines themes from the works of some thinkers from the history of philosophy (such as Immanuel Kant and G.W.F. Hegel), though it concentrates on contemporary philosophical reflection on race and racism. The course will be driven by the following questions: What is race? Is race a “natural kind” or is race socially constructed? And why, if at all, does the answer to this question even matter? How has the concept of race changed and developed over time in the West? What is the relationship between race and ethnicity, race and class, race and gender, and race and citizenship? Is Latino/a/x identity a racial identity? Is racism best explained as a cognitive, emotional or moral failure? What is the relationship between racism and power? What is implicit bias and what is its relationship to overt racism? What is racial justice? Does racial injustice continue to exist in the United States? If so, in what forms? And what steps might legitimately be taken to end it? Is affirmative action morally justified? Are reparations for slavery morally justified? What is the political significance of the Black Lives Matter movement and what does it portend regarding race relations and the understanding of race in the United States today and into the future?
An introductory study of some of the central issues in the philosophy of art. Some of the questions we will ask (and try to answer) include: What is art? Is it possible to define art? What makes art different from non-art? Or can anything be art? What, if anything, does art do? What function does art serve, if any? Are aesthetic values completely subjective? Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Or are there any universal, objective criteria by which to judge a work of art? 150
An introductory exploration of film as a vehicle for communicating classical philosophical problems and for stimulating philosophical thinking about various contemporary issues. Philosophical texts are paired with screenings of a range of movies, from Hollywood blockbusters to independent and foreign films. Philosophical issues will be dramatically explored through film and discursively examined through selected readings. Topics may include: the nature of human consciousness, the distinction between illusion and reality, the value of truth, the question of personal identity through time, the challenge of determinism for free will and moral responsibility, the relationship between ignorance, knowledge and belief, the problem of moral motivation, the tension between reason and madness, and the meaning of life. Film will also be used to drive philosophical examination and critique of representations of race, class and gender in society. The power of movies to influence society may be explored through propaganda films.
An introductory survey and evaluation of past and present accounts of what it is to be human, focusing on several different features of human beings that purportedly distinguish them from non-human animals. Our rational capacity, the range and depth of our emotional life, our self- consciousness, the supposed persistence of the self through time, and our apparent ability to act freely will be among the topics considered. Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Lucretius, Augustine, Aquinas, Hobbes, Rousseau, Hume, Marx, Darwin, Freud, de Beauvior, and Sartre may be among the thinkers examined. Attention will also be paid to contemporary sources. Investigations into sex, gender and race as defining features of the human being may also feature in the course.
This course, which explores philosophy’s relationship with literature, introduces students to a careful reading of some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. We turn to these plays not because they are old or famous, but because they address fundamental questions of ethical and political life. Shakespeare was a careful writer, and each play poses puzzles requiring the reader to use every power of their mind, heart, soul and imagination to follow his clues and hints. As a study in the philosophy of literature, this course focusses on Shakespeare’s engagement with moral, political and religious ideas. Among the themes we will look at will be the nature of causality and the place of good and evil in the universe; the origins of philosophy, democracy and plays; the distinction between natural right and conventional right; the Biblical and classical alternatives (Athens versus Jerusalem); and the rule of the philosopher-king.
An introductory study of philosophical issues and concepts central to an understanding of social and political life. This course, through both primary and secondary sources, critically examines 151
An introductory study of the nature of morality and of ethical bases for the assessment of actions, agents, and institutions. Emphasis will be placed upon the views of Aristotle, Kant, and Mill as they bear on ethics. Some attention will be paid to applications of moral theory to practice.
Course uses ethical theories to investigate moral problems in medicine and health care delivery. Particular focus will be paid to comparing healthcare delivery in the United States to healthcare delivery in other nations. Content is of value to both health care professionals and humanities students. Topics include patients’ rights, professional obligations of physicians and nurses, euthanasia, genetics and reproduction, experimentation on human subjects, and the right to health care. Minor in Critical Thinking in Philosophy and Theology Requirement: 18 Credits The coordinated study of philosophy with the critical examination of faith as represented in the discipline of theology fosters the capacity of students for critical thinking, which is one of the key literacies of Anna Maria College and a pressing requirement of preparing students to be ethical leaders and community-oriented professionals in a complex world. Critical thinking is the ability to state claims clearly and support claims with reasons. This minor upholds the College value of the liberal arts. Required courses for the minor (6 credits): PHL110: Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) THE 210: Introduction to Theology (3 credits) Electives (12 credits): Any two additional philosophy courses (200 or 300 level) (6 credits) Any two additional theology courses (200 or 300 level) (6 credits) Bachelor of Arts in Theology Theology invites students to grapple with some of the fundamental questions of humanity, and to learn to draw upon the sources of a particular faith tradition, namely, Catholic Christianity. This invitation and foundation reflect the mission and values of Anna Maria College, and the charisms of Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin. The study of theology builds on thousands of years of discourse and reflection, and on the foundational elements of both faith and reason. Students in this major 152
This course examines the intellectual and theoretical perspectives that inform ethical theory and practice within the Judeo-Christian and liberal arts traditions. Specific attention is given to the significance of the dialogue between faith and reason in the development of ethical theory from the ancient period through the present. Graduate Commencement Participation Graduate students may be allowed to walk and participate in Commencement in May when they have met the following conditions: Maintained a 3.0 C.G.P.A. Met all of the program requirements with the exception of up to six credits. Are enrolled in the Summer I accelerated semester prior to the commencement, in courses equaling up to six credits that are required to complete their degree. 278
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